1967 Opel Record vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 452 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Record | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
